Talent Acquisition Sourcer

Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our team of 1,500 Personios is building user-friendly products that delight our 15,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?

This role requires 3 days per week in the office and is based in London.

Working in HR within an organisation that builds market-leading HR technology solutions offers a unique opportunity. As valued partners at Personio and thought leaders in the HR industry, our People, Workplace and IT team not only powers the growth of our company but also directly influences the future of the industry.

Join Personio’s high-impact Talent Intelligence team as a Talent Acquisition Sourcer. In this role, you’ll spearhead the identification and engagement of exceptional talent across critical functions, including Go-to-Market, Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Product, spanning our European footprint. You’ll balance high-volume sourcing initiatives with precision-targeted searches for specialised roles, delivering talent that drives Personio’s continued growth and excellence. This is your opportunity to directly shape the future of world-class teams in a fast-scaling, category-leading company.

Candidate Mapping: You identify and map talent pools across all functions and levels, from Business to Engineering, building a strong pipeline of qualified candidates across our European locations.

• Proactive Outreach: You engage passive candidates through personalised, compelling outreach strategies, creating interest in Personio's mission and opportunities.

• Candidate Screening: You conduct initial conversations to assess candidate fit, qualifications, and interest, ensuring only high-quality candidates progress to the interview process.

• Talent Market Intelligence: You produce insightful reports and research on talent markets, competitive landscapes, and sourcing metrics to inform strategic decisions for the Talent Acquisition team and Personio leadership.

• Strategic Partnership: You work in close collaboration with Talent Acquisition Partners, hiring managers, and Personio leadership to understand role requirements and deliver tailored sourcing solutions.

• Volume and Specialised Sourcing: You balance high-volume sourcing initiatives with specialised, requisition-based searches, adapting your approach to meet diverse hiring needs.

3. Role Requirements: “What You Need to Succeed”

• Experience: You have 4+ years of experience in recruiting or sourcing, either in-house or agency-side, with exposure to supporting hiring across diverse functions such as GTM, Customer Support, Finance, Engineering, Product, and Design; German language skills are beneficial.

• Research & Mapping Expertise: You excel at identifying and mapping talent pools, using creative sourcing strategies and tools to uncover passive candidates in competitive markets.

• Engaging Communication: You craft compelling, personalised outreach that resonates with candidates, building relationships and generating interest in opportunities.

• Cross-functional Acumen: You quickly grasp the requirements of diverse roles across different functions and seniority levels, adapting your sourcing approach accordingly.

• Data-Driven Mindset: You use sourcing metrics and market insights to inform your strategy, track performance, and continuously improve your sourcing effectiveness.

• Stakeholder Collaboration: You partner effectively with Talent Acquisition Partners, hiring managers, and leadership, managing expectations and delivering on commitments.

• Adaptability: You thrive in an ever changing environment, seamlessly balancing high-volume sourcing with specialised searches and adjusting priorities as business needs evolve.

• AI and Technology : You leverage AI tools and innovative sourcing technologies to uncover hidden talent pools, increase efficiency in outreach, and provide actionable insights for stakeholders.

  Benefits - “Why Personio”

  Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.

  At Personio, we value in-person collaboration while also offering flexibility. This role is office-based, with 3 days per week required in your contracted office location. The remaining days can be worked from home or in the office if you prefer. In addition, you’ll have 20 Flex Days per year to work remotely from other locations.

  Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:

  • Receive a competitive reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
    

  • Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years
    

  • Make an impact on the environment and society with 1 (fully paid) Impact Day
    

  • Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities

  • We enjoy gathering for meals, cultural initiatives, and events like local Summer Sessions and year-end celebrations. There's also healthy snacks, drinks, and a weekly catered lunch